The Weekend

This weekend was very busy for us! The biggest news is that we found a new place to live! It's a 3 bedroom townhouse in Alexandria and the best part is that it even has a small, fenced yard in the back! We're moving in on November 1st. I'm dreading the move but looking forward to being all settled into our new home. It will be so nice in the spring and summer to have a yard for the boys to play in! And it's part of a townhouse community so we'll still have access to a pool in the summer. And there's a park and playground right across the street! As you can tell, with two active toddlers, outdoor areas were our main criteria!

On Saturday morning, I also shopped a few kids' consignment sales - my favorite! My biggest score was a toddler bed for only $10!!! I also got a few new toys for the boys (including a lifelike tool set that was an instant hit) and some cheap fall clothes. And I had a Starbucks gift card from Swagbucks so I treated myself to my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season! The only thing better than a Pumpkin Spice latte is a free Pumpkin Spice Latte! I love this time of year!

And, on Saturday afternoon, we took a family trip to the zoo. We were busy all day and didn't get there until around 4 pm and were worried that we wouldn't see many animals, but we saw more than ever! The boys loved it! Last time we went it was miserably hot, very few animals were out, and the boys were hot and cranky. But this time was a blast for all of us! Here are some pictures:

The boys especially loved the lion and spent a long time watching him pacing up and down. They even made roaring sounds :-)

Watching the lion with Daddy

This tiger was pawing at the door for a while - waiting for dinner I presume?